Preview: A clash between the two sides looking for a first victory. Surprising really when you think that Belfast Harlequins were among the front runners for much of last season and Blackrock were in Division 1A.

But their reputations have counted for very little. Blackrock will clearly need to improve on their efforts when going down 23-14 at home to Buccaneers if they are to stop their losing run.

Not that Belfast Harlequins have been great themselves. But they do, at least, have home advantage.

Preview: Both of these sides have won their opening two matches with UCD in second spot and Ballynahinch sitting in fourth. So, their Belfield meeting has the makings of a very good game.

In normal circumstances UCD would be top of the table, having scored 90 points in two impressive bonus point victories. But the other prolific, high-scoring outfit Malone just head them on points difference.

UCD must be fancied to record another success on their home track, although Ballynahinch should provide them with their biggest test to date.

Preview: Surprisingly, Dungannon are still looking for their first win after playing some of the best rugby in the division last season.

There is, however, some reason for optimism despite losing 22-16 at home to Dublin University last time out. Winger Chris Cochrane showed that he can again be a major force by going over for two tries.

Buccaneers, for their part, will not be lacking confidence after beating Blackrock College 23-14 away. It is likely to be a tighly-fought encounter.